Nemawar Sun Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Address

Nemawar Sun Temple, Nemawar, Madhya Pradesh 455339

Diety

Surya

Introduction

Sun Temple is a roofless unfinished temple located at Nemawar Town in Dewas district in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Temple is situated to the north of Siddhesvara Temple on the northern bank of the Narmada River. Nemawar was known as Nabhapur in ancient times. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Puranic Significance

This Temple is facing towards east. It is an unfinished temple situated on top of a mound. The temple follows stellate class of the bhumija style similar to the plan and design of Siddhesvara Temple. The temple consists of Antrala and Sanctum. The sanctum doorway is heavily ornate with Lakshmi on the lintel and Vaishnava Dvarapalas on the bottom portion of the doorjambs. The Shikara over the sanctum is left unfinished. The exterior walls are richly adorned with carvings and sculptures. Vaishnava figures can be seen predominantly in the exterior as well as in sanctum doorway indicating the structure was originally meant for Lord Vishnu.